The Sunrise Fire burning 12 miles east of Superior has grown to 1,000 acres and threatens approximately 50 homes in the Quartz Creek area. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
July 26, 2017
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July 26, 2017 12:45 p.m.
State of emergency Sunrise, Burdette Fires rage as governor declares fire emergency
Gov. Steve Bullock declared a fire emergency for the state of Montana on July 23. The order cites several active wildfires in the state, “Montana is facing extreme fire conditions,” he states. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of Montanans, their property, and our communities.”